School of Business

Department of Management

Course Name:
Course Code
& Section No:
Semester:

Computer and Information Systems

MIS 205
Summer 2015

INSTRUCTOR & DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

1. Instructor
Md. Mahbubul Alam, PhD
Name:
2. Office Room
NAC 864
3. Office Hours:

MW 1.30-2.30 pm

4. Office Phone:
5. Email Address:

+88-01711973825
mmahbubul_22@yahoo.com

6. Department:
7. Links:

Management
http://mdmahbubulalam.weebly.com/

COURSE & SECTION INFORMATION

Class Time &
Location
Course
Prerequisite(s)
Course Credit
Course
Description

Course
Objectives

MW 2.40-4.10 pm,
NAC 990
MIS 105
3
This course provides a good understanding of the fundamentals of
information systems (IS) and IS components. This course includes topics such
as the overview of different types of IS (TPS, MIS, DSS, ESS, etc); phases of
system development and implementation; database management systems
and distributed systems; data communication and network; internet and ecommerce; knowledge management; artificial intelligence and its applications;
examples of strategic application of IT in an organization; privacy, security,
social and ethical issues in IS. This course also requires students to analyze
business cases applying their technical and problem solving skills.
Provide the students a thorough understanding of the design of
management information system and specific aspects of management
control.
Teach and practically instruct students how they can apply technology
in real business situations.
Discuss different information level of the business individuals or
groups, information components and information development in
organizations based on IT.

Students
Learning
Outcomes

Describe the various types of information systems used in business

environment to support business process, decision making and
strategy.
Recognize the value of data and database management systems and
practically work on database related problems.
Demonstrate the understanding of telecommunication in enhancing
the capability of business organizations.
Explain the security concepts and effective measures for those to
reduce the negative impact on information systems resources.
Apply the information systems concepts in understanding the ebusiness and enterprise applications.

LEARNING RESOURCES AND TEXTBOOK(S)

Author
James A. OBrien,
George M. Marakas
Laudon, Kenneth C.,
Laudon, Jane P

Title
Management Information
Systems, Or
Management Information
Systems: Managing the Digital
Firm

Edition &
Year
th
10 Edition

Publisher
McGraw-Hill

ISBN
978-0-07337681-3

12th Edition

Teaching Methods
Extensive lectures will be given on every topic followed by real life examples. Summary of the
lectures will be available through lecture modules. Students are highly encouraged to take
notes carefully. The lectures will be highly interactive. Cases will be analyzed in class discussion
encouraging students to participate and share their ideas regarding case problems. Lab
sessions will be conducted to apply some of the theories learned in the classroom. There are
hands-on exercises using computers for the students to learn how to operate certain software
during these lab sessions.
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND GRADING SCHEME
Grading tool
Points
Midterm Exam 1
20%
Midterm Exam 2
20%
Final Exam
25%
Course Project
15%
Case and/or Lab Component
10%
Class Attendance & Participation
10%
Total
100%
Course Contents
Lecture Series 1
Lecture Series 2
Lecture Series 3
Lecture Series 4
Lab Session 1
Lab Session 2
Lab Session 3
Lab Session 4
Lab Session 5

Organizations, Management, and the Networked Enterprise (Chapter 1,2,3,4)

Information Technology Infrastructure (Chapter 6,7,8)
Key System Applications for the Digital Age (Chapter 9, 10, 12)
Building and Managing Systems (Chapter 14,15)
Creating a Database using MS Access Database Management system
Creating Tables from Pre-built Tables and using Table Design in MS Access
Importing Data from Excel to MS Access Database and building relationship
between Primary Key and Foreign Key
Creating Forms, Fetching information using Query Wizard
SQL commands in MS Access

COURSE RELATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENT

All students should have access to Personal Computers preferably with Windows and
Mac Operating Systems installed.
Students should have Personal Computers with Microsoft Office 2007 or above.

Exam Syllabus
To be decided by the instructor.
Other Resources
PPT Slides, Notes, and Case Articles: Available to Instructors Website.
Other Reference Materials: Instructor will provide in class as needed.
Course Plan
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Session 5
Session 6
Session 7
Session 8
Session 9
Session 10
Session 11
Session 12
Session 13
Session 14
Session 15
Session 16
Session 17
Session 18
Session 19
Session 20
Session 21
Session 22
Session 23
Session 24

Lecture series 1: Information Systems in Global Business Today (C 1)

Lecture series 1: Information Systems in Global Business Today (C 1)
Lecture series 1: E-business (C 2)
Lecture series 1: Information Systems, Organization, and Strategy (C 3)
Lecture series 1: Ethical and Social Issue in Information Systems (C 4)
Lecture series 2: Foundations of Business Intelligence (C 6)
Lecture series 2: Foundations of Business Intelligence (C 6)
Lecture series 2: Telecommunications, the Internet & the Wireless
Technology (C 7)
Lecture series 2: Telecommunications, the Internet & the Wireless
Technology (C 7)
Lecture series 2: Securing Information Systems (C 8)
Lab session 1
Lecture series 3: Enterprise Application (C 9)
Lecture series 3: Enterprise Application (C 9)
Lab Session 2
Lecture series 3: E-Commerce (C 10)
Lecture series 3: E-Commerce
Lecture series 3: Enhancing Decision Making (C 12)
Lab Session 3
Lecture series 4: Managing Projects (C 14)
Lecture series 4: Managing Projects (C 14)
Lab Session 4
Lecture series 4: Managing Global Systems (C 15)
Lab Session 5
Final Review

Class Performance and Attendance

Every student is expected to attend every class. However just attending the class will not earn
class performance points. Students have to actively participate during discussion sessions to
earn participation points. Students are also required to finish all in class assignments to earn
class performance points.
Exams
Three examinations are required. The purpose is to give the students an opportunity to
demonstrate an understanding of the course material. These exams consist of MCQs (multiple

choice question), short and essay type questions. The exam process and topics will be
discussed throughout the classes. Lab exam will take place in lab class rooms.
Exam Formalities
Students will be notified about the exam date in advance and points break down. It could be
straight short and broad questions or it can be of multiple choice questions or a combination of
both. Instructor will make those decisions in duly fashion and notify the students. Students
must take the exam in due date. There is NO opportunity of makeup exam except for very
serious causes for which student has to provide solid proof. In additions special permission will
be required from the Program Department signed by the Chair of the Management program
verifying the cause of makeup exam.
Project Writing and Presentation / Lab Project
Students will be assigned topics by the instructor to do research and to develop a project using
the applications learned during lab sessions. A 12 to 15 page paper will be written based on their
research done for this project. Students will be presenting their research in class on due dates.
A detail instructions will be provided during the 2nd week of class.
Due Date Policy
Every individual assignment, report, term paper are due on the exact due date. Failure to meet
deadline will cause you to lose significant points.
Grading Scale
NSU standard grading scale will be followed.
Classroom Rules of Conduct
Cell phones must be switched off or in silent mode.
Cell phones will not be allowed during exam.
Laptops are allowed if situation requires.
Show respect to your course instructor and to your peers.
Do not miss deadlines. All your hard works could mean nothing if you are not serious
about due dates.
Cheating in any form will result in a Fail grade.
Students with Special Needs
North South University will provide educational opportunities that ensure fair, appropriate and
reasonable accommodation to students who have disabilities/special needs that may affect
their ability to participate in course activities or meet course requirements. Students with
disabilities are encouraged to contact their instructors to ensure that their needs are met. The
University through its Special Need section will exert all efforts to accommodate special needs.
Final Comments
Please understand that your instructor is here to help you, to be with you, and to walk you
through the difficult steps as long as you co-operate. Instructor of this course will be available
for all of you. Feel free to stop by when something bothers you and we will try our level best to
help you out. You may contact me through email, SMS, or by making an appointment in
addition to the office hours mentioned in this outline.
Good luck!!
The instructor reserves the right to change the above outline at his discretion.